Bergman Bronzes of the Orient July 26, 2012 Alisha Bronze, Sculpture, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center Comments Off on Bergman Bronzes of the Orient The artist of the colorful, contemplative piece above is Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), foremost among Viennese cold-patinated bronze craftsmen. Renowned […] Read more
Small Treasures: Antique Carriage Clocks July 23, 2012 Alisha Uncategorized Comments Off on Small Treasures: Antique Carriage Clocks Invented in 1812 by the seminal French watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet for the original man-on-the-go, Napolean Bonaparte, the carriage clock was […] Read more
The Art of the Olympics: Let the Games Begin July 19, 2012 Alisha Antiques, Antiquities, Collections, Exhibitions Comments Off on The Art of the Olympics: Let the Games Begin Today, the Olympic Games is the foremost sports competition in the world with representatives of over 200 countries vying for […] Read more
Vintage Animal Figural Pins July 13, 2012 Alisha Antiques, Jewelry, Pins Comments Off on Vintage Animal Figural Pins Among the world’s oldest jewelry type, pins and brooches date at least as far back as the Bronze Age. Along […] Read more
Newfound Ancient Mural Redefines Mayan "Doomsday" Prophecy July 9, 2012 Alisha Antiquities, Art Comments Off on Newfound Ancient Mural Redefines Mayan "Doomsday" Prophecy Reported in the June issue of National Geographic, 1,200 year old paintings that redefine our understanding of Mayan culture have […] Read more
Nef: The Art of Elegant Dining July 6, 2012 Alisha Antiques, Silver Comments Off on Nef: The Art of Elegant Dining The striking fully-manned, full sail ship above recalling Shakespeare’s famous verse on the pleasure of seeing sails “grow big bellied […] Read more
How 2013 Gift Tax Changes Affect Collectors July 5, 2012 Alisha Antiques, Collections Comments Off on How 2013 Gift Tax Changes Affect Collectors On January 1, 2013, the lifetime gift tax exemption is scheduled to drop from $5 million to $1 million leaving […] Read more
Schiele Case's Impact on NYC Art World June 29, 2012 Alisha Uncategorized Comments Off on Schiele Case's Impact on NYC Art World International art world heavyweights, the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), the Society of London Art Dealers (Slad) and the […] Read more
Artist Ai Weiwei's Probation Terminated June 22, 2012 Alisha Uncategorized Comments Off on Artist Ai Weiwei's Probation Terminated The year-long probation of popular Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei ended yesterday, June 21, 2012 following his release from detention […] Read more
New Gallery: Antique Reflections June 21, 2012 Alisha Jewelry, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center Comments Off on New Gallery: Antique Reflections The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is proud to welcome new gallery Antique Reflections, specializing in vintage jewelry and watches. […] Read more